Rita and Ian have only been married for four months, and already she is asking when he wants to have children. Ian says in a few years. When Rita protests that she is almost 30, Ian assures her that is young. At 42, he feels ancient, especially when he thinks of having a child.
On Sunday, the two walk to church together. Daphne seldom attends services, although she is still a regular at Good Works on Saturdays. During the hymn, Rita turns to Ian and confides that she may be pregnant, and she intends to be glad about it. Ian can only reply, "me too." Ian nervously starts to construct a cradle of Virginia cherry for the baby, joined, without nails so it will last a hundred years.
One Friday,.....
